Weaver, Glavine in Pitching Duel… Until Beltran Blast, Mets Win 2-0…
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National League:
The National League LCS began on Thursday with Jeff Weaver of the St. Louis Cardinals and lefthander Tom Glavine of the New York Mets tied up in quite a duel at Shea Stadium. Weaver actually had a 1 hitter going, while Glavine gave up 4 hits through 5 1/2 innings.
In the Mets 6th inning, catcher Paul Lo Duca broke up Weaver’s 1 hit shutout with a 2 out single to leftfield. Centerfielder Carlos Beltran followed with a 2 run blast to rightfield to provide the Mets with their winning margin in a 2-0 shutout of the Cardinals to go 1 game up in the NLCS.
Losing pitcher Weaver was pulled after the Beltran homer and the Cardinals bullpen shut down the Mets the rest of the way on 2 hits.
Glavine, who was the winning pitcher, gave up 4 hits and 2 walks as he, Guillermo Mota and closer Billy Wagner combined for the shutout. Wagner, who pitched the 9th inning was credited with a save.
For a full recap, box score and play-by-play on Thursday’s game click here.
On Friday, Chris Carpenter takes the mound for the Cardinals in game 2 of the NLCS opposed by John Maine for the Mets. On Saturday, the venue switches to Busch Stadium in St. Louis as Steve Trachsel starts for the Mets vs Jeff Suppan for the Cardinals.
American League:
The Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics had the day off on Thursday as their venue now switches to Comerica Stadium in Detroit for the 3 through 5 games of the ALCS.
In Friday’s 3rd game, Oakland’s Rich Harden opposes Detroit’s lefthander Kenny Rogers as Oakland, down 2-0 in games, tries to get back into the series.
On Saturday, Dan Haren goes for the A’s vs Jeremy Bonderman for the Tigers.
For a full box scores and play-by-plays on Friday’s and Saturday’s games in both leagues, click here and here.
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